At our art classes we use different materials. Some of our three dimensional projects have been made out of Papier-mâché.
Papier-mâché is an enormously versatile and exciting craft medium. It allows creating three dimensional objects out of pieces of paper stuck together with glue or starch. It...

It’s very easy to work with soft clay to make a face, a bird, or a bowl. Our art classes can’t be complete without a sculpture project. There are so many different shapes and colors and textures that are possible with clay. Clay is soft and cool to the touch, and easily sculpted and manipulated...

Sculpture – Air-dry Clay – Echo 7 y.o., Derek 7 y.o. Children slowly and thoroughly work through the progression of skills from first using clay to creating finished sculpture. Our students use air dry clay to show the 3D shapes of animals and Colour them with acrylic.
At our art classes we introduce...

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The Art One Academy recruits local, Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Markham and Toronto, high school student volunteers for the fall term (September through December), spring term (January through June), and summer term (July through August).
Student volunteers assist teachers that support our education programs. Typical activities include preparing materials for art projects, cleaning, photocopying, filing, and assisting during teacher programs.

Candidates for the High School Volunteer Program must be rising juniors or seniors with a mature, positive attitude and a strong work ethic. The schedule will vary weekly, based on the number of projects to be completed. Service hours will be documented and may be submitted for school-based community service credits.

Testimonials

“My experience as a student of Art One Academy has been fantastic! The staff are very friendly and so knowledgeable about the subject. I was not a very confident artist when I began classes, but my teacher has really helped me to develop my own style while also improving my general artistic technique in a range of classical styles. I feel very comfortable expressing myself creatively at the academy.”